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Hardly a laugh a minute. IT'S THAT time of year again when baring arms, legs - even feet - is your only option in an office that either has no air conditioning or - surprise, surprise - a system that's broken down again Or so you thought. But the image consultancy Color Me Beautiful warns wholeheartedly against revealing any skin at any time. Mary Spillane, who runs the company, insists that summer brings out the worst interpretations of the latest corporate image "When the sun comes out, British brains seem to get fried. Women are particularly vulnerable because out come the armpits and white-as- snow legs and even toes hanging out of shoes - which break down all professionalism. There's really no excuse, with such wide availability of linen and other lightweight suits, and long dresses that look smart with tailored jackets.
The more skin you show, the less authority you have." Your only decision, then, is fry your brain or your body. The choice is yours.KEEP TYPING - the days of fixed retirement ages may be numbered. "Rather than going over a cliff edge straight into retirement, we need a more gradual approach," claims the employment minister, Andrew Smith. "Older workers bring a whole range of skills, and their experience can make an enormous difference to the success of an enterprise.
More enlightened employers already recognise this." People older than 50, for instance, are often more reliable and productive than younger employees.There's only one problem here - there's no law against ageism in the UK. And can you see bosses nationwide going for the likes of Thora Hird over the likes of Emma Noble when it comes to recruiting? Legislation must come first.BORED BY the thought of yet another presentation? Imagine livening it up a bit by chopping off your MD's head in front of your colleagues Dynamic FX can help you do just that. Companies such as Peugeot, BMW and British Airways are all adding a little magic to a corporate image in this way. Apparently, it breaks the ice, it surprises clients and it's entertaining.
Just one suggestion - if you want to introduce it into your company, be careful how you choose your words.The Temp is on holiday. MEL STIDOLPH IS PA TO COLIN MCKENZIE, HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY I have been working in the development office at the National Gallery for a year. We are a relatively small department compared to other galleries, with only seven people - by comparison, the Tate Gallery has 40. We exist to raise additional funds for the gallery, as the government grant doesn't cover everything. For instance, the Rembrandt exhibition is being supported by Thames and Hudson publishers. We try to build relationships with individuals and companies to discover where their interest in the gallery lies. While I was at university I did administrative and secretarial work to support myself. I did a masters degree in Vancouver, and also worked for the Vancouver Art Forum Society organising exhibitions and lectures.
When I came back to London and found this job I was really pleased. I've always wanted to be involved in the arts and it's been good to learn about fund-raising.I was very nervous at the interview. There were four people interviewing and Colin McKenzie was asking very hard questions My initial perception was that he was quite tough. Since then I've realised that putting people through their paces is just for interviews.